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Common Server Ports

Server ports are used by different services to accept connections. These are some of the common ports you may see when setting up email, websites, FTP or server access.

  • 21: FTP
  • 22: SSH
  • 25: SMTP
  • 53: DNS
  • 80: HTTP
  • 110: POP3
  • 143: IMAP
  • 443: HTTPS
  • 465: Secure SMTP
  • 587: SMTP submission
  • 993: Secure IMAP
  • 995: Secure POP3
  • 2082: cPanel
  • 2083: cPanel over SSL
  • 2086: WHM
  • 2087: WHM over SSL
  • 2095: Webmail
  • 2096: Webmail over SSL
  • 3306: MySQL

You should only open ports that are actually needed. Leaving unnecessary services exposed can create security risks.

If you are using shared hosting, you normally do not need to manage server ports yourself. If you are using a managed cloud server and need a port reviewed, contact support.